8pay

Structure of the E.coli DNA polymerase sliding clamp with a covalently bound peptide 2.Structure of the E.coli DNA polymerase sliding clamp with a covalently bound peptide 2.

Structural highlights 8pay is a 2 chain structure with sequence from Escherichia coli. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance. Method: X-ray diffraction, Resolution 1.21Å Ligands: , , , , Resources: FirstGlance, OCA, PDBe, RCSB, PDBsum, ProSAT Function C3SLM2_ECOLX Confers DNA tethering and processivity to DNA polymerases and other proteins. Acts as a clamp, forming a ring around DNA (a reaction catalyzed by the clamp-loading complex) which diffuses in an ATP-independent manner freely and bidirectionally along dsDNA. Initially characterized for its ability to contact the catalytic subunit of DNA polymerase III (Pol III), a complex, multichain enzyme responsible for most of the replicative synthesis in bacteria; Pol III exhibits 3'-5' exonuclease proofreading activity. The beta chain is required for initiation of replication as well as for processivity of DNA replication.[PIRNR:PIRNR000804]

spinqualitylabelsall models 8pay, resolution 1.21Å Show:Asymmetric Unit Biological Assembly Drag the structure with the mouse to rotate   Export Animated Image